2012 BMW X6 3.0L Diesel · WD12 PPF
2012 BMW X6 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 134,094 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X6
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,094 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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WD12 PPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 134,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD12 PPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW X6 (WD12 PPF) between November 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Both Sides (1.1.6 (d))”; “Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction On Instrument Cluster (1.1.6 (e))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
WD12 PPF Mileage History
- 19/11/2024115,319 mi
- 17/11/2025123,409 mi+8,090 mi
- 18/11/2025123,409 mi
- 23/09/2026134,094 mi+10,685 mi
- 23/09/2026134,094 mi
Average of roughly 10,193 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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